Orleans Parish School District
School District · New Orleans, Louisiana
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$39,996
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$39,996
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
How this district compares
Louisiana rank
#23 of 72
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Louisiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$39,996
+$24,906 vs Louisiana median
District size
2,128 students
Smaller than Louisiana median
About Orleans Parish
Orleans Parish is a New Orleans, Louisiana school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 2,128 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1. The district invests $39,996 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Orleans Parish demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Orleans Parish students show an average math proficiency of 24.8% and ELA proficiency of 37.8%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools .
District Map
Schools in Orleans Parish, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Orleans Parish with test data.
Schools in Orleans Parish
5 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Louisiana
- City
- New Orleans
- Total Enrollment
- 2,128
- Teachers (FTE)
- 180
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Orleans Parish?
Orleans Parish has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Orleans Parish?
The average composite rating for Orleans Parish is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Orleans Parish?
Orleans Parish spends $39,996 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Orleans Parish?
The average student-teacher ratio in Orleans Parish is 11.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Orleans Parish?
Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science is the highest-rated school in Orleans Parish with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Orleans Parish?
Across schools in Orleans Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 24.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Orleans Parish compare to other districts in Louisiana?
Orleans Parish has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Louisiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 24.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 37.8%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Compare Orleans Parish with neighboring districts in the state.
- East Baton Rouge Parish (83)
- Jefferson Parish (75)
- Caddo Parish (58)
- Calcasieu Parish (56)
- St. Tammany Parish (55)
- Lafayette Parish (44)
- Livingston Parish (44)
- Rapides Parish (43)
- Ouachita Parish (36)
- Bossier Parish (34)
- St. Landry Parish (34)
- Tangipahoa Parish (33)
- Ascension Parish (31)
- Terrebonne Parish (31)
- Lafourche Parish (30)
- Acadia Parish (27)
- Iberia Parish (23)
- St. Mary Parish (21)
- Vermilion Parish (20)
- City of Monroe School District (19)
- Vernon Parish (18)
- St. Charles Parish (15)
- St. Martin Parish (15)
- Webster Parish (14)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Louisiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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